On November 3, 1965, Major Robert Rushworth made the first flight of the modified X-15A-2 rocketplane, reaching Mach 2.31 ...

On October 31, 1943, the Budd RB Conestoga flew for the first time. Built from stainless steel during World War II, this rare ...

The Kansas Aviation Museum, housed in the historic Wichita Municipal Airport terminal building (completed 1935), showcases Wichita's and Kansas' rich aviation history, including artifacts, aircraft, ...

Editors’ note: This story originally was published Sept. 25, 2019. Boeing’s Renton plant has seen a lot of aviation history come and go in its nearly 80 years of operation. Long before the recent ...

In the post-WWII era, Boeing designed the 417, a twin-engine regional airliner concept for 20-24 passengers, aimed at meeting new travel demands. The 417 featured innovative designs for rapid ...

The museum’s newest exhibit is about Columbia Air Center, the nation’s first licensed Black-owned and operated airport and ...

American Airlines is set to make aviation history when it launches the first international service of its game-changing ...

Paul Allen’s Visionary Spacecraft Launch Aircraft Has Perfect First Flight. The world’s largest aircraft, the Stratolaunch Launch Systems Stratolaunch, flew for the first time on Saturday, April 13, ...

When you think of military air power in the United States, your first thought is probably the Air Force. After that, maybe you think of the Navy, no doubt helped by the popularity of the 1986 film Top ...

Modern aircraft are testaments to engineering progress since the dawn of commercial aviation last century. However, there are some puzzling circumstances of planes that have gone missing. With ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history. The event features authentic World ...

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